Spurrier Brings Back De Mitchell

GAINESVILLE — A day after Florida defensive end Clint Mitchell's return to practice, coach Steve Spurrier said he was responsible for inviting Mitchell back.

"He was OK to come out and practice and we decided to let him come out at this time," Spurrier said. "He's not eligible, but he's able to come out and practice now. We'll evaluate his situation when he is eligible going into the seventh game."

Mitchell, who was kicked off the team for six games due to unrelated reasons, had sexual battery allegations drawn against him in a sworn complaint by a Florida student.

Spurrier said Mitchell currently is practicing with the scout team.

Fullback rotation

While Spurrier said he thinks Ray Snell will start again at fullback, Rob Roberts is expected to see some playing time this Saturday against Louisiana-Monroe.

Roberts has been rehabilitating his left knee in the offseason since undergoing surgery April 4.

Berlin will get reps

Backup quarterback Brock Berlin may see more time than usual, but Spurrier isn't making any promises.

"Same as last week," Spurrier said. "We'll see how it works out. We were fortunate to get him in starting the fourth quarter. We'll see how it goes this week."

Golfing buddies

Spurrier and Indians offensive coordinator Stan Humphries don't have much of a relationship, but they have golfed together in the past.

"Yeah, I know Stan. We just played golf together a little bit in those celebrity golf tournaments," Spurrier said. "The Celebrity Players Tour. We played together once or twice. I just know him a little bit like that."

A Louisiana-Monroe alum, Humphries led the San Diego Chargers to the 1995 Super Bowl.

Injury update

Mike Nattiel returned to practice after leaving Wednesday's practice with ice on his knee. He took a kick above the knee, but will play Saturday. ... Free safety Lester Norwood was limited in practice with a bad neck.